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Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist (Communications Specialist - Digital and Content) Homebased

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Mid level - LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Communications
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5002/28995
Department/office GPO, GVA, Water, Environment & Climate (WEC)
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Application period 30-Sep-2024 to 14-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of functions: 
  1. Visual and Multimedia Content Production
  2. Social Media Strategy and Management
  3. Visual Brand and Digital Product Management

1. Visual and Multimedia Content Production

  • Work closely with Communications Team members to strategies ways to creatively package communications products on the Editorial and Design Board. 

  • Engage in the design and execution of strategic campaigns that deliver information in an engaging way for target audience segments. 

  • Conduct and record member and partner interviews, leading in technical setup and question development in collaboration with Communications Team members.

  • Oversee all aspects of multimedia production, from concept to scripting to final product, liaising and providing feedback to external vendors, as appropriate. 

  • Produce visually appealing and audience-appropriate videos, graphics and animations for various platforms. 

  • Work on design requests on Editorial and Design Board, advising staff on conceptualizing, developing, editing and publishing each product, assuming end-to-end ownership. 

  • Build and utilize a robust visual catalogue that reflects the diversity and scale of the Partnership, maintaining internal and external systems, e.g., SharePoint and Flickr. 

  • Work with the Events Team to identify photo and video needs for global, regional and national events to enhance our catalogue of visual assets.  

  • Package content for external vendors, providing clear guidelines to external designers, photographers and videographers and ensuring smooth end-to-end production. 

  • Review and approve all Editorial and Design Board assets and newsletter releases to ensure layouts, photos and other visual elements align with brand and quality standards.

  • Provide report lay outing and graphic design support for brochures, reports and other deliverables, as needed. 

  • Design and assemble engaging presentations for meetings, conferences and workshops, as needed.

2. Social Media Strategy and Management 

  • Develop a consistent stream of fresh, creative content that drives awareness, engages our audiences and encourages action. 

  • Strategize how to leverage and optimize social media channels, continuously evaluating our brand presence on social media platforms. 

  • Manage the Social Media Scheduler, responding to staff ideas and requests and working cross-functionally to plan and develop creative content. 

  • Coach expert teams on how to craft and provide inputs that generate engaging social media content. 

  • Plan social media content and develop toolkits for new product launches, event promotions, country launches and general strategic brand campaigns. 

  • Leverage social media to advance our executive and leadership communications strategy in collaboration with team members. 

  • Analyze and report on social media reach, engagement and overall channel performance, working with team members to refine performance metrics. 

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest social media trends, tools and algorithms, adjusting strategies to maintain relevance and maximize reach and engagement. 

  • Develop branded templates for social media content to ensure high-impact multimedia content enhances our digital presence. 

  • Develop and refine social media guidance for Support Unit stakeholders, with support from external vendors. 


3. Visual Brand and Digital Product Management

  • Define and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistent visual representation across all digital platforms.

  • Oversee the design and production of digital assets, including logos and related branded assets.

  • Review and approve Editorial and Design Board assets and newsletter releases to ensure layouts, photos and other visual elements align with brand and quality standards.

  • Work with external vendors to produce digital and visual content that meets brand standards.

  • Coordinate with external vendors on website updates, informing page design and providing design mockups, as needed.


Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • Advanced degree (Master) preferably in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, international development, public policy or related degree. 

  • A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of work (7 total) experience can be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;


Experience

Required

  • With a Master's degree, at least five years of experience working in climate change, development, communication, and related fields.

  • Experience using design and multimedia software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Premiere, and/or After Effects 

  • Experience in photo editing, retouching and creating visually appealing images using Photoshop 

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft-based layouts using Word and PowerPoint

  • Experience applying UX principles in various contexts, including website design, social media, etc.

Asset 

  • Familiarity with current discourse and developments in global climate and sustainable development policy

  • Ability to design logos and related branding

  • Experience using relevant social media platforms for content creation and engagement change, development, communication, and related fields. 

  • Strong research skills and attention to detail to ensure all communications are grounded in well-researched facts and up-to-date information

  • Experience developing interview questions and recording in-person or virtual interviews and events using cutting-edge technology

  • Experience developing innovative concepts for multimedia content that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives 

  • Skilled in designing vector graphics, illustrations, and visual content using Illustrator 


Language

  • Proficiency in English is required

  • Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin) is an asset.


This vacancy is now closed.